Storm Damage

As a result of severe weather on Thursday, June 19, Arlington National Cemetery suffered storm damage. Throughout the week, cemetery crews will be conducting work to clean up this damage. Click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 read more ...
Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures to ensure the safety and reverence of this sacred space. Please click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

Philip B. Keefer

Medal of Honor citation: "On board the U.S.S. Iowa off Santiago de Cuba, 20 July 1898. Following the blow-out of a manhole gasket of that vessel which caused the fireroom to be filled with live steam and the floor plates to be covered with boiling water, Keefer showed courageous and zealous conduct in hauling fires from 2 furnaces of boiler B."

Location at Arlington National Cemetery: Section 11 Site 527-SH